Dr. Ayushi Bansal
Junior Resident, RMRI Bareilly
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Cornea › Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis
Phlyctenular conjunctivitis with limbal phlycten
Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is a nodular inflammation of the cornea or conjunctiva that results from a hypersensitivity reaction to a foreign antigen. Microbial proteins of Staphylococcus aureus are the most common causative antigens in phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis Risk factors for S aureus exposure include chronic blepharitis and suppurative keratitis
Cornea › Interstitial keratitis
Subepithelial corneal deposits
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious form of viral conjunctivitis. The development of corneal inflammation (keratitis) distinguishes epidemic keratoconjunctivitis from other forms of conjunctivitis and usually arises after the fourth day following the initial onset of symptoms. Topical corticosteroids are often prescribed in severe cases, and while they do assist in reducing inflammatory symptoms and reducing subepithelial corneal infiltrates, they do not significantly reduce recovery time.